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Solid state - How wide can 3D image go

Hi All,

I know my rig is able to deliver 3D image however Because when I use my Philips CD player (CD 850MKII) I am able to get great  and wide 3D image even when using the CD player has a transport.

However when using the streaming part I am not able to get a 3D images has good has in the CD player. In streaming, Does anyone know what is the key factor to increase the 3D image?

Many thanks

Fil
filipedine
filipedine OP
36 posts
 
Hi Zione29,

Both CD players are considered vintages, however both I have had them serviced by recently.

The Sony unit plays very well, it just can’t compete with the Philips in terms of 3D image and sound stage.

I’m terms of increasing the 3D image and sound stage on the streaming side, what did you do?

zlone
765 posts
 
In the end I eliminated both my CD players altogether. Ripped all my CD's to a network drive and used a Sonos Connect for streaming them and online content. The reason I know how much difference a streamer can make is that as an experiment this winter I put together a Raspberry Pi box with an Allo DigiOne streamer board in it to see how it compared to the Connect which is known to be a bit jittery. Immediately noticeable improvement, two different streamers, same DAC. In your case, two CD players, same DAC, noticeably different. Honestly, I would just chuck the Sony as I do not think there is a way to fix the issue.
filipedine OP
36 posts
 
Hi All,

I know I can improve on my current network/streaming part, I am trying to understand what will make the most noticeable difference in regards to 3D imaging and sound stage. Would it be lps, switch, router, lan converters, power conditioners, etc



zlone
765 posts
 
Got it, sorry I was missing the point. What are the other components of your system? 
filipedine OP
36 posts
 
Hi,

From the music server to the DAC I have:

1) server (HP Ellite 8000) running Roon with 2SSD one for os and the other for the music. The server is also running Fidelizer Pro with the Audiophile option set. I am using the Standard HP power supply.
2) the server links to a 8 port tp link switch that uses a ifi power brick.The LAN Cable used is a bespoke CAT8 copper/Silver.
3) from the TP-Link switch It then goes to a TP Link lan to optic converter with a Ifi power brick and the same CAT 8 Cable.
4) on the other end of the optic cable (20m) I have the same TP-Link converter & ifi power brick.
5) from point 4 the data is passed through to a Silent angle switch using the silent Ângel power brick.
6) the 1st SA witch passed data to another silent Angel switch that then passes on to the Moon DAC.

Step 5 and 6 uses the same CAT 8 cable.


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